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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1930
Page
10
Washington reports the navy will have scrapped 12 submarines this year under its three year disposal plan and plans to dispose of 34 more in two years. The program could shift if the London treaty is adopted, delaying completion beyond 1953. The O-12 is held for Antarctica voyage, slated for scrapping by July 1, 1956.
Mr. Long reports attendance and registration solid at the New York show but overall demand weak this mid summer. Southern factories had small business while most predict a fall pickup and urge retailers to place orders now to ensure timely deliveries. Factories run at current capacity to fill existing orders and avoid excess warehousing. More High Point attendees join the event alongside Mr. Long.
City officials led by City Manager Knox report a total of 26 506 accounting accounts across tax collection street assessment water and light general ledgers and budget work. The council has wrestled with public works projects from building expansions street widenings and road extensions to parks sewer lines and waste facilities as part of a broad municipal program.
Delegates denounce the Hoover administration as harmful to business and support Roosevelt as a potential 1932 nominee. They adopt a unanimous resolution honoring E J Stafford, Greensboro’s former three term mayor and longtime Democratic activist who died at 7 p m yesterday. Dr John T Burrus urges a large Democratic victory in Guilford County in November and calls for Democratic control of appointive offices.
The article details a long list of delegates including George T. Lane R L Wharton Mrs Robert A Sills F P Abernethy Lawrence McRae C C Shepherd Herman Wilson W F Crayton and many others, indicating a continuation from Page 1A. The roster includes T Hoyle Jr L Q Yow George A Forsyth R C Kelly and J Henry Phipps among numerous signatories.
English inventor Charles MacIntosh filed a 1923 patent for a cloth coated with rubber. The innovation aims to improve waterproof fabrics and expand practical uses in garments and coverings.
The city manager urges the council to accept a three cent tax rate cut this year arguing that bond payments will exceed usual outlays and that trimming one department now could allow another small reduction next year benefiting taxpayers.
Reports from St Louis say the Hunter brothers of Chicago plan another attempt next month to surpass the 420 hour endurance mark set by Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine. Joseph R Heckel says $35 000 will be raised to finance the flight with takeoff planned July 13.
High Point society focuses on the Piedmont German club holiday dance at Sedgefield manor house on Thursday night July 3. Widely socialized crowds from Winston-Salem Greensboro Salisbury Lexington Thomasville Asheboro and nearby towns expected. Jan Garber and his Columbia recording orchestra will perform with entertainment numbers including hokum dance antics.
Chapel Hill June 2 Chas T Woollen and Mrs Woollen hosted a farewell and welcome reception for Dr Harry W Chase retiring UNC president Mrs Chase and Frank P Graham president elect to take office next week About 300 guests attended the Spencer Hall lawn event The Chases depart Monday for Urbana Illinois where Dr Chase will become president of the University of Illinois
High Point awaits a new federal post office as postmaster York predicts construction could begin this year once a site is agreed upon. Delegations from other towns pressured Washington while inspectors reviewed eight or nine sites, with York urging unity to avoid delays. Credit is given to David H. Blair for his role in backing the effort.
City officials and business leaders credit Postmaster Mr. York Chamber executive Frank Sizemore and City Manager E M Knox for backing a new High Point post office. York cites Washington talks and notes population growth from about 9 500 to over 37 000, making the old building inadequate and aimed for construction within the year.
The text outlines proposed ordinances to regulate fishing in the City Lake watershed and reservoir. It requires legally passed rules, penalties for indiscreet acts, a dock for boat docking, and strict enforcement if approved by the State Board of Health and municipal authorities.
The city churches publish their day program with morning and evening worship details. Central Friends and Archdale ground speakers, choirs, offertories, and hymns are listed alongside scripture readings and prayers. The Reformed and First M. P. churches include Bible School classes, pageants, sermons, and postludes.
The first Baptist service features organ preludes, anthems, hymns, and sermons titled The Great Renunciation and A Grave Warning. Wesley Memorial offers morning worship with readings, sermons, and hymns like The Church's One Foundation. Junior church at 11 am discusses Overcoming Difficulties. Evening services include prayers, gospel songs, and sermons addressing spiritual vigilance.
Pioneer High Pool merchant Lewis Harris announced plans for immediate renovation and enlargement of his store in the Davis building at the corner of East Washington Street and North Wrenn Street. Architects are drafting plans and work is expected to begin within the next ten weeks with a target to complete by August. A department of women’s clothing will be added to their men’s wear line.
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